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Jul 27

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U.S. ‘really messed it up’ in Afghanistan, says Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

By Judy Woodruff, Morgan Till, Dan Sagalyn

In just over one month, the United States will have completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. But for those two decades, Afghanistan's eastern neighbor, Pakistan, stood accused by American and Afghan forces of supporting the Taliban.

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Jul 16

Biden to meet with Iraqi prime minister at White House

By Associated Press

The meeting set for July 26 comes at a pivotal point in the U.S.-Iraq relationship, and amid growing concerns about more frequent attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria.

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Jul 07

Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for prime minister

By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

The announcement is a political bombshell that could potentially trigger the collapse of the government if he refuses to quit and spark a general election.

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Oct 07

Kyrgyzstan opposition divided amid political chaos, protests

By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

Mass protests erupted Monday in the capital of Bishkek following a parliamentary election that appeared to show parties connected to the ruling elite winning.

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May 06

Former Iraqi intelligence chief approved as new premier

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Iraq's former spy chief has been sworn in as the prime minister by lawmakers after weeks of tense political negotiations as the country faces a severe economic crisis spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jan 10

Iraqi prime minister tells U.S. to start working on troop withdrawal

By Samya Kullab, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press

Adel Abdul-Mahdi made the request in a telephone call with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday night.

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Dec 26

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Why Iraq’s government has been unable to find a new prime minister

Months-long protests in major Iraqi cities have led to the prime minister's resignation, but leaders have been unable to secure a replacement, and those demanding reform remain as animated as ever. Lisa Desjardins reports and speaks to the Atlantic Council’s…

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Nov 29

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Iraqi prime minister to resign after months of bloody protest

By Nick Schifrin

The growing protest movement in Iraq has claimed dozens more casualties. Acceding to public demands, Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi said he will resign. But in the streets, the killing goes on, with security forces shooting down scores more of the…

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Aug 20

Italy’s prime minister resigns after losing party support

By Associated Press

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte's right-wing coalition partner, the League party, has decided to yank its support for his populist government.

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Jul 23

Boris Johnson wins race to become UK prime minister

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Johnson will be installed as prime minister in a formal handover from Theresa May on Wednesday.

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